David Ray
Stratton,CO
Summary
Hardworking Corrections Professional skilled in managing correctional functions and monitoring inmate behavior. Employs sound judgment and verbal de-escalation tactics to maintain order and prohibit dangerous situations. Skillfully detects contraband during cell searches.
Correctional Officer offers 4-year history in corrections with superior record of defusing high-pressure situations with sound judgment and successful conflict resolution skills. Monitors and manages inmate behavior with focus on maintaining order and proactively addressing potential conflicts.
Correctional Officer with history of exercising sound judgment and reasoned thinking during crisis events. Develops strong rapport with prisoners and colleagues. Excellent command of prison safety, security and emergency management protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Corrections Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Correctional Counselor
Core Civic
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Conducted interviews for hiring of inmate job positions to identify optimal candidates.
- Counseled inmates either individually or group settings to bring problems to light and implement potential solutions.
- Evaluated progress of inmates in prison to determine optimal intervention strategies.
- Arranged substance abuse rehabilitation for offenders.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Corrections Officer
Core Civic
03.2012 - 08.2015
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Conducted pat downs and searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
07.1991 - 08.2011
- Trained, supervised and organized over 50 soldiers and personnel.
- Managed over $120,000,000 worth of equipment during garrison and deployment operations.
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- Served as principal advisor to Senior Leadership.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL06.2011
High School Diploma -
Raleigh Egypt High School
Memphis, TN06.1991
Skills
- Criminal Justice Degree
- Criminal Justice Mindset
- Security Procedures
- Correctional Facility Procedures
- File and Records Management
- Inmate Observation
- Operational Efficiency
- Mentorship
- Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
- Inmate Behavior Modification Tactics
- Safety and Security
Affiliations
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
- Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
- American Legion (AL)
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Corrections Officer
Colorado Department Of Corrections
12.2022 - Current
Correctional Counselor
Core Civic
03.2012 - 08.2015
Corrections Officer
Core Civic
03.2012 - 08.2015
Staff Sergeant
United States Army
07.1991 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
High School Diploma -
Raleigh Egypt High School
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